Study Abroad

With organizations on the lookout for people with top notch qualifications and skills
to lead and operate in the globalised market, farsighted parents and their children
are looking beyond their respective countries to explore international education.

Migration

Every year thousands of Indians migrate to their dream country to seek a better
life and brighter career prospects. Immigration allows one to live, work or settles
down in an advanced country and subsequently sponsors their family for permanent
residence in that country. Santa Monica for more than a decade has been one of the
most sought after Migration consultant in Cochin fulfilling migration dream of many.
Our dedicated Migration department headed by Canadian and Australian Immigration
attorneys can prepare your immigration application to maximize your likelihood of
success in obtaining a Canadian or Australian visa.

Introduction

From modest beginning as an information cell in Kochi, Kerala, Santa Monica has
emerged as one of the most reputed overseas education facilitator with association
across 30 + countries and over 300+ universities, with offices all over south India
and affiliated Centers throughout India.

Study in Denmark

Study in Denmark to experience the dynamic learning environment where you hob nob with industry experts, undertake internships in internationally recognised organisations and work on live industry projects , all designed to promote creativity, innovation, analytical and critical thinking that meet the aspirations of the global labour market.

QUICK FACTS

Name: Denmark (the Kingdom of Denmark includes Greenland and the Faroe Islands)

Area: 43,075 km2

Time zone: CET (UTC+1)

Climate Temperate climate with cold winters and mild summers

Population:

Capital: Copenhagen

Major cities: Aarhus ,Odense, Aalborg

Language: Danish (English and German widely spoken)

Government: Parliamentary democracy

Currency: Danish kroner (DKK)

WHY STUDY IN DENMARK?

World class quality of education

Highest standards of living in Europe

More than 65 different study programs

Free of charge education

scholarships offered on the basis of merit

Among 20 richest nations of the world

Innovative teaching

Problem Based Learning

Education system in tune with requirements of the industry

Excellent collaborative and innovative skills

Equal opportunity

A safe and balanced society

Great opportunities to undertake part time job

Social security schemes and Free health care

EDUCATION SYSTEM

Denmark’s higher education system is divided into four different categories:

Universities – offer a range of Masters and PhD programs

University level institutions of arts, design and architecture – Researched based programs in these subjects

University colleges – Offer more vocational based training

Academies of Professional Higher Education – Offer professional degree programs

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.0, or

Popular Subjects

World class education helps you to shape your career successfully in the global
market. An international qualification is recognized around the globe. Studying
abroad gives you a chance to network with students and employers/ industrialists
from across the globe. It provides you a platform to familiarize yourself with the
global market demands and enhance your career prospects.

As compared to studying in your home country, studying abroad may be expensive.
However, there are countries that provide education (specific courses) which are
at par with Indian cost. However, the trend has been catching up lately due to easy
availability of education loans and scholarships which help to finance your studies
abroad.

Availing bank loans to support overseas studies is a common trend in the recent
times. It can be availed subject to fulfilling the terms and conditions of the bank.
The requirements vary from bank to bank and also depending on the level of program
chosen by you and the amount you apply for. For more detailed information, we would
advise you to contact your nearest bank or our counselors at Santa Monica.

Most countries provide scholarships to international students wishing to pursue
studies there. The requirements may vary from institutions. The scholarships are
highly competitive and based on the academic profile of the students. The details
regarding the scholarships are provided on the University websites. We at Santa
Monica can also assist you in availing scholarships in various institutions based
on your eligibility and requirements.

Most countries allow international students to work part-time during their studies,
however, in countries like Singapore, US, China, Bulgaria, etc. there are restrictions
for students to legally work part time.

Most of the countries offer post study stay-back options for students to explore
job opportunities post the successful completion of their studies. The Co-ops and
internships during the study help the students to network and search for employment
opportunities after the completion of the course.

Students pursuing their studies abroad have opportunities to explore Permanent Residency
(PR) prospects on successful completion of their course. Countries such as Canada,
Sweden, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, etc. encourage students to stay back and
explore job and PR opportunities after their study.

You can take you family to accompany you while travelling to countries such as UK,
New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, etc. However, the work rights for your dependents
are subject to the laws of that country which may change from time to time. You
may update it by referring the concerned official websites or approaching our counselors
at Santa Monica.

Santa Monica provides candid counseling in choosing the right study options as well
as assists you in applying to the institutions of your choice, getting offers, availing
bank loans and scholarships, payment of tuition fees, visa documentation guidance
and support and post landing services to help ensure you have a smooth transition.

If an institution rejects your application, you can re-attempt to apply for a suitable
program matching your profile in the same institutions itself with more supporting
documents or choose an alternative option in other institutions where your profile
would be eligible. The Team at Santa Monica will help you identify such programs
which would match your academic profile and applying to institutions where your
profile would be accepted.

Yes, various countries offer studies in Medicine for international students. However,
the cost and requirements vary from country to country. You can also pursue MBBS
studies in European countries like Bulgaria etc. at reasonable cost as compared
to studying in UK, USA, Australia, etc or even studying in India. There are good
universities in Philippines and China who offer MBBS studies at minimum cost when
compared to the total cost of studying in Indian institutions.

Your total cost of study would involve the tuition fees as well as the cost of living
and other miscellaneous expenses i as air tickets and visa fees. Normally, this
may vary between 10 lakhs to 30 lakhs depending on the country, the institution
and the program that you chose to study.

In the event your visa is rejected, most institutions do refund your tuition fees
after a nominal deduction of administrative charges which is usually mentioned in
the offer letter or the concerned institution’s website. However, your visa fees
may not be refunded in the event your visa is rejected.

In the event of a visa rejection, you can either resubmit your application by providing
explanations and documentations to alleviate the concerns raised by the High commission/
embassy. Alternatively, the team at Santa Monica would also direct you to study
options in other countries and also assist you with the refund of your tuition fees
that you have made to the institutions.

Santa Monica coordinates with the institutions abroad/ overseas coordinatorsto provide
pick up and accommodation assistance as you reach the destination country. Our dedicated
travel desk would be equipped to assist you with all possible support that you would
require post your landing including pick up, accommodation, finding jobs, and other
legal matters, taking up further studies in the host country after successful completion
of your current study program, etc.

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and Graduate Management Admission Tests (GMAT)
are the most common and popular entry tests while IELTS/TOEFL/PTE are the most popular
English language proficiency tests demanded by the institutions. You may refer to
the websites of the institutions for the details regarding the requirements or alternatively
can seek the advice of the counselors at Santa Monica.

IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the
most popular English language tests opted by international students seeking to study
abroad. It is jointly managed by Cambridge English Language Assessment, the British
Council and IDP Education Pvt Ltd.

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized English
test usually undertaken by international students seeking to study in US. It is
also accepted in many institutions across various English speaking countries.

PTE: Pearson Test of English (PTE) managed by the Pearson PLC group is also
one of the English language tests opted by students seeking to study in Countries
such as UK, Australia, and New Zealand. English Language tests are usually of 2
types – Academic and General. Students seeking to study abroad have to undergo the
Academic tests while applicants seeking to migrate should undergo the General Tests.
The English Language tests usually are a measure to ensure that the students belonging
to non-native English speaking countries can understand the language and cope up
with their studies in English speaking countries.

Most institutions in the English speaking countries do insist on English language
proficiency to ensure that the students can cope up with their studies abroad. Hence
English language proficiency test scores such as IELTS/PTE/TOEFL mostly figure in
the entry requirements of the institutions. However, there a few institutions in
some countries who assess the 12th grade English language score with a minimum score
of 65% or alternatively administer English language test/interviews to assess the
English proficiency before admitting a student. However, English language proficiency
is an important requirement to assess your visa application and hence we would recommend
having English language proficiency scores to seek admission while studying abroad.

The average English proficiency scores/academic scores requirement may vary from
institution to institution, from course to course and the level of courses that
you may opt for. However, our experiences show that having a score of below 50%
may not be advisable to seek admission to institutions abroad as most institutions
feel that an academically poor student would find it difficult to cope with studies
and hence do not accept students with low academic/English proficiency scores.

Almost all professional programs have high job prospects while you study abroad
as most the programs are tailor made in tandem with the requirements of the global
job market. However, the most in demand professions that have a higher job prospect
are:

Engineers: Indian engineers can pursue specialization courses and can also
seek registration abroad as Engineers figure among the Skills shortage list in most
countries.

Business/MBA: Indian graduates can pursue specialized programs in Management
abroad. An International MBA program would add a feather to your cap in addition
to your Indian and also provide you a much better platform to seek jobs across the
globe.

Medicine: Plus 2 students have the options to pursue medicine programs in
Europe and China at a reasonable cost as compared to studying in US, UK, Australia,
etc. or even when compared to studying medicine in India.

There are also ample job opportunities for students specializing in Applied Sciences,
Tourism and Hospitality industry. However, it is imperative that you choose the
right programs matching your academic profile and passion to ensure job prospects
post your study. Our counselors at Santa Monica assist you in identifying such job
oriented programs with and without internships which would be suitable to your academicals,
passion and financial backgrounds.